Final resource paper!!

A B C D E

Expression,

style, and

structure

Exceptional introduction that grabs the

interest of the reader and provides a well

established, clear, and concise statement of

purpose. Exceptionally clear, logical, and

thorough development of thesis with

excellent transitions between and within

paragraphs. Conclusion provides an

exceptional summary of the topic with

concluding ideas that impact the reader and

introduces no new information. The style

and voice are not only appropriate to the

given audience and purpose, but also show

originality and creativity. Word count is

included on the cover page.

Excellent introduction that is interesting and

states the research topic. Thesis is clear and

an arguable statement of position. The paper

is written in a clear and logical order that

supports thesis with excellent transitions

between and within paragraphs. The

conclusion provides an excellent summary of

the topic with clear concluding ideas and

introduces no new information. The style

and voice are appropriate for the audience

and the purpose of the paper. Word count is

included on the cover page.

Good introduction that is interesting and

states the purpose of the research topic. The

thesis is for the most part clear and provides

an arguable statement of position. The paper

is written in a clear and logical order that

supports thesis with good transitions

between and within paragraphs. The

conclusion provides a good summary of the

topic with clear concluding ideas while

introducing no new information. The overall

style and voice is appropriate for the

audience and the purpose of the paper.

Word count is missing from the cover

page.

Basic introduction that states the topic but

lacks interest and is weak. Thesis is

somewhat clear and arguable. Somewhat

clear and logical development with basic

transitions between and within paragraphs.

Conclusion provides a basic summary of

topic with some final concluding ideas. The

conclusion introduces new information

and/or is lacking clarity. The style and voice

are somewhat appropriate for the audience

and purpose of the paper. Word count is

missing from the cover page.

Introduction is very weak or is missing. The

paper’s purpose is unclear and is very weak

or is missing completely. The paper lacks

development of ideas with weak or no

transitions between and within paragraphs.

The conclusion provides a lack of summary

of the topic and/or introduces new

information. The style and voice are

inappropriate or do not address given

audience, purpose, etc. Word count is

missing from the cover page.

/10

APA &

documentation

No errors in APA format including citations,

references, headings, page numbers,

quotations, etc.

There are only very minor errors in the APA

format including citations, references,

headings, page numbers, quotations, etc.

There are a few APA formatting errors in the

document but they do not distract from

reading the document.

There are several and/or frequent APA

formatting errors in the document and they

are distracting.

There is little adherence to APA format in

the document and the errors are very

distracting. /10

Grammar and

punctuation

Virtually free from grammatical,

punctuation, verb tense, and spelling errors.

Includes correct use of articles and

prepositions; word choice is specific,

purposeful, dynamic, varied, and appropriate

for the audience; and correct sentence

mechanics.

Very minor grammatical, punctuation, verb

tense, and spelling errors that do not distract

the reader. Includes correct use of articles

and prepositions; word choice is purposeful,

varied, and appropriate for the audience; and

correct sentence mechanics.

Several grammatical, punctuation, verb

tense, and spelling errors are present, but the

overall meaning is clear. For the most part,

the paper includes correct use of articles, and

prepositions, appropriate and diverse word

choice for the audience, and correct sentence

mechanics.

Significant grammatical, punctuation, verb

tense, and spelling errors and difficult to

understand at times. Many instances of

incorrect use of articles, and prepositions,

inappropriate and a lack of diverse word

choice for the audience, and many incorrect

sentence mechanics.

Grammatical, punctuation, verb tense, and

spelling errors that distract the reader and

meaning is unclear. Includes incorrect use of

articles, and prepositions, inappropriate

and/or lack of diverse word choice for the

audience, and incorrect sentence mechanics.

/15

Content

Paper is exceptionally researched, extremely

detailed, and accurate. Information clearly

relates to the thesis. Exceptionally critical,

relevant, and consistent connections made

between evidence and thesis. A wide variety

of excellent sources used in the paper.

Overall, an exceptional analysis. Paper is of

appropriate length and includes at least one

peer-reviewed journal article.

Information relates to the main topic and the

paper is well-researched, detailed, and

accurate. A variety of sources are used and

are appropriate. Excellent connections made

between evidence and thesis. Overall, an

excellent analysis, and the paper is of

appropriate length and includes at least one

peer-reviewed journal article.

Information relates to the main topic, but

somewhat lacking details and/or examples.

The sources used for the paper are for the

most part useful and appropriate. There is a

connection between the evidence and thesis

but it is limited. Overall, a good analysis.

Paper is slightly under or above word limit

but includes at least one peer-reviewed

journal article.

Information relates to the main topic, few

details and/or examples are given. Paper

shows a limited variety of sources. Minor

connection made between evidence and

thesis. Paper is substantially over or under

the word limit and/or does not include a

peer-reviewed journal article.

Information has little or nothing to do with

the thesis. Information has weak or no

connection to the thesis. Limited or no

connections made between evidence and

thesis. Overall, the paper lacks analysis and

is substantially over/under the word limit

and/or does not include a peer-reviewed

journal article.

/20

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